The Detroit Lions ' 2024 season came to a disappointing end in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Five turnovers doomed the group, and the Washington Commanders were able to steal a 45-31 win at Ford Field. Here are grades for each position group based on performance in Saturday's game.
Jayden Daniels passed for two touchdowns, Brian Robinson Jr. rushed for two more and Mike Sainristil had two interceptions to help the Washington Commanders pull off a stunning 45-31 victory over the host Detroit Lions in the NFC divisional round on Saturday night.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs breaks free up the left sideline for a 33-yard rushing gain against the Washington Commanders.
Detroit is looking for a second-straight NFC Championship game appearance, while Washington is looking for a first trip since the 1991 season.
The Lions are the favorite to win the Super Bowl, via BetMGM's odds, after securing the NFC's No. 1 seed. Their first matchup is against the Washington Commanders, led by Daniels. Daniels has led some incredible, dramatic wins, including a walk-off win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round.
Jayden Daniels was nearly flawless on Saturday night, leading the Commanders to an easy upset of the heavily favored Lions.
Joe Gibbs gave a one-word verdict on Jayden Daniels after the rookie QB helped the Washington Commanders upset the Detroit Lions.
The No. 1 seed Detroit Lions were shellacked by the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round. Here's who is to blame.
On Saturday night, the Washington Commanders pulled off an incredible upset of the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions, 45-31. Now, the Commanders will play in the NFC Championship Game for the first time since the 1991 season.
Highlights from the surprising Commanders’ upset of the top-seeded Detroit Lions in the NFL playoffs’ divisional round.